4. Outline the flower buds. Dip the same thin striper brush in Essie "Licorice," and then outline each bud with two black parenthesis. Then, inside each bud, create a "V" shape in two short strokes. "To get that sketch pad look, your lines should simply suggest the shape and not be perfectly drawn on," Whitehill says.

Finally, wait a few minutes for your artwork to set. Then seal your look with topcoat.

Voila! Chic, vintage-looking nails that people will pin the hell out of. Now, Instagram and tweet your DIY design with the hashtag #CosmoManiMonday.